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Man Utd scout Vervecken: Januzaj will get his chance

Manchester United scout Alex Vervecken doesn't blame Louis van Gaal for not playing Adnan Januzaj so far this season.

Vervecken, the United scout credited with discovering Januzaj at Anderlecht, believes United's £150million summer spending spree has left Van Gaal with no choice but to pick the big-name stars.

"Adnan has still all of his qualities," said Vervecken. "He will get his chance. Even if he didn't play for a year, he will stay. Maybe, the problem is that United have started winning games now and Van Gaal focuses on his new guys - Angel di Maria and Radamel Falcao. They have to play.

"The competition is extremely hard. Even Fellaini doesn't play and it's even difficult to make it into the squad. Also, if United were in Europe or the League Cup, Januzaj would have more opportunities."

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